Top 68 Criminal justice Jobs in Elgin Il

Private Investigator
Confidential —Saint Charles, IL
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Typing
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
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Forensic Technician (Police Department)
Village of Schaumburg —Schaumburg, IL
- $38.17 - $55.35 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALIST
State of Illinois —Aurora, IL
- $6,460 - $9,337 a month
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice (Undergraduate) - Corrections, Criminology, and Research Methods
Aurora University —Aurora, IL
- $1,100 a week
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Naperville, IL
Peraton —Naperville, IL
- $26.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Entry Level Police Officer
Village of Schaumburg —Schaumburg, IL
- $80,472 - $118,782 a year
- Online Application
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice
Roosevelt University —Schaumburg, IL
- $3,982 a month
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Office
- Pet insurance
Treatment Court Probation Officer
DeKalb County, Illinois —Sycamore, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- English
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Private Investigator
Photofax, Inc —Naperville, IL
- $22 - $27 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Military
- No experience needed
- Travel reimbursement
- Fuel card
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Protective Services Specialist (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)
US Foods, Inc. —Rosemont, IL
- $34 - $52 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Juvenile Counselor (Juvenile Detention Officer) - First Shift
Lake County Illinois —Vernon Hills, IL
- $25.78 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Tuition reimbursement
Legal Coordinator
ALTO USA LLC —Naperville, IL
- $62,000 - $73,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Adjunct Faculty - Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
William Rainey Harper College —Palatine, IL
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- 1 year
Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice (Graduate) - Advanced Quantitative Analysis and Crime Causation
Aurora University —Aurora, IL
- $1,100 a week
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Surveillance Investigator
The Robison Group —Schaumburg, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Mileage reimbursement
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Police Officer - New and Lateral Hires
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County —Wheaton, IL
- $33.94 - $39.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Ethics and Compliance Specialist (Investigations)
Reyes Holdings —Rosemont, IL
- $99,360 - $124,200 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Special Investigator (Medicaid Fraud) 25-28, Oakbrook
Office of the Illinois Attorney General —Oak Brook, IL
- $79,956 - $103,980 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Analyst Sr Asset Protection Solutions
Walgreens —Deerfield, IL
- $79,300 - $127,000 a year
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
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Juvenile Counselor - FACE-IT
Lake County Illinois —Vernon Hills, IL
- $25.21 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Tuition reimbursement

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Private Investigator

Confidential
Saint Charles, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$30 - $40 an hour

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Report preparation
Filming
Writing skills
Private investigation
Physical surveillance
Surveillance
Video recording equipment
Investigative reports
Risk assessment
Typing
Video editing
PERC Card
Process serving
Editing

Full Job Description

Detective Agency seeking experienced investigator for physical surveillance, witness statements, process service and court research. Must have experience conducting physical surveillance, taking in-field video with time and date stamp camera and writing/dictating reports.

Qualifications
- 2+ years experience conducting physical surveillance for a licensed detective agency
- Valid PERC Card
- Must be reliable
- Computer and Printer/Scanner
- Video camera with time/date stamp
- Computer with ability to upload video and type/edit reports
- Experience writing/dictating and editing reports

Summary

As a Private Investigator, you will conduct thorough investigations to support cases and safeguard client interests. Reporting to senior investigators or program managers, you will collect data, perform surveillance, and compile comprehensive investigative reports. Your core skills in report writing, data collection, surveillance, and research will drive accurate findings and actionable insights. With premium expertise in law enforcement practices and sensitive information handling, you will contribute to fraud prevention, detection, and security planning. This role requires attentive, ethical investigation tactics and clear, concise documentation to uphold client trust and organizational standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct surveillance and undercover observations to gather actionable information while maintaining security and safety protocols.
Collect and organize data, compile investigative reports, and document findings with accuracy and clarity.
Perform background research, verify sources, and conduct legal and compliance checks as needed.
Collaborate with clients, law enforcement, or security teams to determine objectives and coordinate efforts.
Assist in fraud prevention and detection efforts, including risk assessments and report writing.
Maintain and handle equipment for field investigations, ensuring readiness and proper documentation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement

Application Question(s):

Have you worked for at least two years as an investigator doing physical surveillance.

Work Location: On the road

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criminal justice jobs in elgin il

Private Investigator

Forensic Technician (Police Department)

CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice (Undergraduate) - Corrections, Criminology, and Research Methods

Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Naperville, IL

Entry Level Police Officer

Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

Treatment Court Probation Officer

Private Investigator

Protective Services Specialist (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

Juvenile Counselor (Juvenile Detention Officer) - First Shift

Legal Coordinator

Adjunct Faculty - Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice (Graduate) - Advanced Quantitative Analysis and Crime Causation

Surveillance Investigator

Police Officer - New and Lateral Hires

Ethics and Compliance Specialist (Investigations)

Special Investigator (Medicaid Fraud) 25-28, Oakbrook

Analyst Sr Asset Protection Solutions

Juvenile Counselor - FACE-IT

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